Social care nominations open
Nominations for one of the most prestigious awards on the social care calendar have opened.
Public, independent and voluntary sector groups across the country are being called upon to submit nominations for the 2007 Skills for Care Accolades, which celebrate outstanding practice among the social care workforce. Continue reading…
Douglass appointed housing chief
Steve Douglass has been appointed as acting chief executive of the Housing Corporation.
From July 2nd he will replace Jon Rouse, who leaves the corporation at the end of June. Continue reading…
One-assessment system cuts paperwork
A one-assessment electronic system being overseen by Cheshire county council is cutting paperwork.
The single assessment process now used by health and social care workers prevents the need for duplication of paperwork across agencies. Continue reading…
South-west’s housing plans examined
The south-west is having its housing plans examined at a planning discussion this week.
The level of housing in the south-west is one of several major topics of discussion, whose overall focus is the region’s long term plan.
Factors that influence the number of houses being built in the region will be considered. Continue reading…
Councils’ scheme raises recycling rates
Councils that have introduced an alternate week bin collection scheme have succeeded in raising recycling rates, a report from the Local Government Association (LGA) shows.
The top ten councils with the highest recycling rates in the UK have all adopted the scheme, which sees the council collecting general rubbish one week followed by the recycling bin the next. Continue reading…
